How often should we do thermography?
How often should we do thermography? This really is a difficult question to answer, as every facility and component is different. Really a criticality...
What does high emissivity mean?
What does high emissivity mean? To put it simply, a high emissivity object is better able to radiate energy than a low emissivity object. A blackbody...
Build your own Thermal Imager
With the prices of thermal imagers falling all the time, I decided to try to make my own. Very quickly I realised that I could do this with...
Skindetector
Thermal Vision are proud participants in the “Skindetector” Collaborative Research Project Some of the key problems faced by the...
IACT to host UK meeting
I am pleased to announce that an IACT information meeting will be held on May 2nd 2013. It has been decide to hold a meeting for all potential...
What is a Level 3 thermographer qualified to do?
What is a Level 3 thermographer qualified to do? Level 3: Level 3 thermographers undertake the highest level of thermography and enjoy the most...
What is a Level 2 thermographer qualified to do?
What is a Level 2 thermographer qualified to do? A level 2 thermographer is someone with a higher degree of training and experience. He understands...
WEBSITE ISSUES RESOLVED
We have had a number of issues over the last week with our website and email. I would like to apologise for this and inform everyone that this...
What is a Level 1 thermographer qualified to do?
What is a Level 1 thermographer qualified to do? First of all, this is an unregulated industry, and in most regions there is no legal requirement...
March Discount
For the month of March 2013, Thermal Vision will be offering a 10% introductory discount to all new customers (subject to terms and conditions)....
PCN Renewal
We are delighted to announce that Bob Berry’s Level 3 PCN certificate has been successfully renewed. This certification is valid for 5...
Can a Level 1 Thermographer Write a Report?
This is a question that I have been recently asked. “Can a Level 1 Thermographer write a report?” Yes, strictly speaking...
Reformer tube emissivity
I have posted this as a result of an email enquiry that I received. Question; I have a question about reformer tubes and their emmisivity....
Recommended apps for thermography
Following numerous requests from people for suggests for my recommended apps, I have included the following list of the ones that I like to use. iPhone...
Seasons Greetings
Infrared image of a Christmas tree, in Flir Tools for Mac Wishing Everyone a Very Merry Christmas, and a peaceful and prosperous new year. Tweet
Controlling a Flir T640 with an app
As one of the most revolutionary cameras of recent years the Flir T640 astounds me with its capabilities. One of those is the ability to remote...
Using Eyefi cards with Flir cameras
This blog is about using Eye-fi cards with Flir cameras. What are Eye-fi cards? They look and function exactly the same as SD cards, with the...
Why use Reporter instead of Flir tools?
I often get asked why I use Flir Reporter rather than Flir tools, or Quickreport. I know that Quickreport is free, whereas Reporter has to be...
Using flir software on a mac
I know there are an increasing number of people that are using MAC computers now, and a lot of people wondering about using Flir software on...
Infrared windows
Infrared windows are often used to allow us to inspect through an opaque solid material. They are made from various materials and are very useful...
snap & go thermography
Thermal camera sales people often advocate the “snap & go” method of thermography. This is where you just take your images in...